Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

Italian, 1933-2020

Lucio Del Pezzo (1933–2020) was an Italian artist renowned for his contributions to painting and sculpture, characterized by a unique blend of Neo-Surrealist, Neo-Dadaist, and Pop Art influences. Early Life and Education: Born on December 13, 1933, in Naples, Del Pezzo studied painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Naples. In 1958, he co-founded "Gruppo 58," an art movement associated with the "Movimento Nucleare" led by Enrico Baj, and contributed to the avant-garde magazine "Documento Sud." Career Highlights: In 1960, Del Pezzo moved to Milan, encouraged by Enrico Baj and Arturo Schwarz, and held his first solo exhibition at Galleria Schwarz. The following year, he exhibited in the United States, winning the Carnegie International Award. By 1964, he participated in the XIII Triennale di Milano, co-creating the "Labirinto del Tempo Libero" with artists like Enrico Baj and Lucio Fontana, earning international recognition. He also took part in the XXXII Venice Biennale. Del Pezzo later relocated to Paris, residing in Max Ernst's former studio, and continued to exhibit across Europe and the United States. In 1966, he was featured with a personal room at the XXXIII Venice Biennale. Throughout his career, he collaborated with architects on interior designs and created large-scale public artworks, including ceramic reliefs and bronze sculptures for the Naples underground stations in 2001. Del Pezzo's work is distinguished by the incorporation of geometric shapes, symbols, and enigmatic references, often arranged in assemblages that blur the line between painting and sculpture. His art reflects a rational geometry with a metaphysical bent, influenced by Pop Art, and showcases a deep engagement with both popular culture and classical traditions. Lucio Del Pezzo passed away on April 12, 2020, in Milan. His work continues to be celebrated for its innovative fusion of different artistic movements and its contribution to 20th-century Italian art.

Creator: Lucio Del Pezzo

"ARC EN CIEL" Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Plura Edizioni, Italy, 1970s

$1,717

"ARC EN CIEL" Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Plura Edizioni, Italy, 1970s

By Plura Edizioni, Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Milan, IT

"Arc en Ciel" Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Plura Edizioni, Milano. Steel and colored plexiglass sculpture. Signed and limited numbered edition on paper label.

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1970s Italian Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Steel

1970s Lucio Del Pezzo Trigon Italian Design Neodada Framart Wood Sculpture

$1,869

1970s Lucio Del Pezzo Trigon Italian Design Neodada Framart Wood Sculpture

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Brescia, IT

Lacquered wood Limited edition of 100 pieces Original wood box Excellent condition.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Wood

1980 Lucio Del Pezzo Metalart Sculpture Italian Neodada Postmodern Design

$2,453

1980 Lucio Del Pezzo Metalart Sculpture Italian Neodada Postmodern Design

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Brescia, IT

Metal sculpture Excellent condition.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal

Luccio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture, 1985

$1,900

Luccio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture, 1985

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in New York, NY

Luccio Del Pezzo ( Italian 1933-2020 ) A commissioned work, offered as an award to exhibitors of 25 years standing at the legendary Milan Salone del Mobile Italiano. Bronze, copper,...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Steel

Metal Abstract Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Studio Marconi, Italy, 1970

$1,612

Metal Abstract Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Studio Marconi, Italy, 1970

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Milan, IT

Metal sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Studio Marconi Two metal sheets connected with steel elements.

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1970s Italian Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal

Italian modern wooden sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Olivetti, 1982

$607

Italian modern wooden sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Olivetti, 1982

By Lucio Del Pezzo, Olivetti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern wooden sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Olivetti, 1982 Sculpture made entirely of wood for the market launch of the Olivetti M20 computer. It was given as a gift on th...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Wood

"Piccolo Arcobaleno" Steel Sculpture by Del Pezzo, Studio Marconi, Italy, 1970s

$2,185

"Piccolo Arcobaleno" Steel Sculpture by Del Pezzo, Studio Marconi, Italy, 1970s

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Milan, IT

"Piccolo Arcobaleno" Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Studio Marconi, Milano. Limited numbered edition chome steel sculpture.

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1970s Italian Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Steel

Contemporary Signed Italian Metal Sculpture

$1,110

H 7.09 in W 7.49 in D 2.56 in

Contemporary Signed Italian Metal Sculpture

By Costa

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful and interesting Italian metal sculpture of contemporary art. The work is presented under an elegant shrine with a wooden base. Excell...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal

1970s Iron Modernist Sculpture

$1,200

H 28 in W 20 in D 4 in

1970s Iron Modernist Sculpture

Located in Sarasota, FL

A modernist sculpture in iron. Depicts a round face with simple raised and pierced features, decorated in a vibrant color palette. Artist is unknown.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Iron

Lucio Zanetti Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture

$750Sale Price|21% Off

H 14.75 in W 9.75 in D 5 in

Lucio Zanetti Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Toledo, OH

Lucio Zanetti Murano art glass fish sculpture and it is signed. Very light wear on the bottom. Dimensions: 5" depth x 9.75" W x 14.75" H.

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20th Century European Modern Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Glass

Wild Coffee Tree Sculpture with Metal Base, Unique Piece, Made in Italy

$1,365 / item

H 13 in W 45.28 in D 9.85 in

Wild Coffee Tree Sculpture with Metal Base, Unique Piece, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) Wild coffee tree sculpture with metal base, decorative object. A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal

Mottahedeh Bisque Porcelain Ram Sculpture, Italian Design, 1970s

$425

H 4 in W 5.75 in D 2.75 in

Mottahedeh Bisque Porcelain Ram Sculpture, Italian Design, 1970s

By Mottahedeh

Located in San Diego, CA

A refined bisque porcelain sculpture of a reclining ram by Mottahedeh, produced in Italy. The figure is rendered in a matte black finish, emphasizing the flowing texture of the anima...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Porcelain

Postmodern Curtis Jere Sculpture

$1,275

H 26 in W 16 in D 7.25 in

Postmodern Curtis Jere Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Unique Curtis Jere sculpture of a kissing couple. Black steel sculpture with whimsical sleek lines casting great shadows throughout the day. Matte black finish topped of with gold ba...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal

David Marshall Abstract Metal Sculpture, circa 1970, Spain.

$1,928

H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in

David Marshall Abstract Metal Sculpture, circa 1970, Spain.

By David Marshall

Located in Brussels, BE

Rare and beautiful little David Marshall mid-century abstract sculpture, circa 1970, Spain. Stamped on the base. Cast bronze and aluminum. Dimensions: 16 cm H, 10 cm W, 3 cm D. We sh...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Aluminum, Bronze

Late 1960s Early 1970s Hand Forged Abstract Metal Sculpture by Artist M. Durand

$1,450

H 29 in W 25 in D 3.5 in

Late 1960s Early 1970s Hand Forged Abstract Metal Sculpture by Artist M. Durand

Located in Monrovia, CA

Late 1960s Early 1970s Abstract Metal Sculpture by Artist M. Durand. Excellent Vintage Hand Forged Metal Sculpture Stamped "M. DURAND", As Seen It Pics. This Piece Is Strong And St...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

Art Deco Cast Metal Greyhound Dog Sculpture, Bronze Finish, USA, 1999

$350

H 5.5 in W 7 in D 2 in

Art Deco Cast Metal Greyhound Dog Sculpture, Bronze Finish, USA, 1999

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful cast metal bronze greyhound dog sculpture. An elegant, detailed cast sculpture depicting a greyhound dog.. Sculptures depicting a greyhound dog. Made with the fusion sys...

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1990s American Art Deco Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Metal

1980s Postmodern Female Face Ceramic Sculpture in the Austin Productions Style

$272Sale Price|53% Off

H 19 in W 11 in D 3 in

1980s Postmodern Female Face Ceramic Sculpture in the Austin Productions Style

By Austin Productions

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Large scale, Postmodern / 1980s Art Deco revival Female Head Ceramic Sculpture in the Austin Productions Style. Circa 1980s Features a flatten female head figure molded on a...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Ceramic

Female Face Bust Sculpture

$1,200

H 16.75 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in

Female Face Bust Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A striking vintage black ceramic pottery female face bust sculpture, circa 20th century. A great piece for a column pedestal as shown, shelf, mantle, cocktai...

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Revival Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Original ceramic sculpture by Giuseppe Armani for Capodimonte, Italy 1970s

$654

H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in

Original ceramic sculpture by Giuseppe Armani for Capodimonte, Italy 1970s

By Capodimonte, Giuseppe Armani

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage ceramic sculpture "Old man and Boy" by Giuseppe Armani for Capodimonte made in Italy in the 1970s. The sculpture has the origin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Ceramic

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1970s Lucio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture

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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in

1970s Lucio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Late 1970s Metal work sculpture by the Italian artist Lucio Del Pezzo.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Bronze, Chrome

Sculpture by Lucio del Pezzo for Metal Art

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H 5.91 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in

Sculpture by Lucio del Pezzo for Metal Art

By Metal Art, Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1970-1980 sculpture Lucio del Pezzo for Metal Art, with base in chromed steel and elements in polychrome bronze. Original label under the base.

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1970s Italian Vintage Lucio Del Pezzo Sculptures

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Steel, Bronze

Lucio Del Pezzo sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Lucio Del Pezzo sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Lucio Del Pezzo sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Lucio Del Pezzo were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Roberto Vecchione, La Murrina, and Walter Valentini. Prices for Lucio Del Pezzo sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,789 and can go as high as $2,347, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,991.